Closing Mosques – Islamic Justifications for Coronavirus Lockdowns

Authors

Sajid Umar, Islamic Development for Mercy Mission World
Islam 21C

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-23-2020

Capture Date

7-10-2020

URL

https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-law/closing-mosques-islamic-justifications-for-coronavirus-lockdowns/

Abstract

This article discusses the closure of mosques around the world and the impact it has had on the Islamic community. The article features a quote from the Prophet regarding disease and outbreaks. The article details Sharia Law and its role in the closure of mosques. Islamic doctrine and the tension caused by the closure of mosques is discussed.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Umar, Sajid and Islam 21C, "Closing Mosques – Islamic Justifications for Coronavirus Lockdowns" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Doctrine. 26.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-doctrine/26